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by pmfaulkner
Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Challenger Transmission Problems
Replies: 4
Views: 1456

Re: Challenger Transmission Problems

Cheers will give them a try.
by pmfaulkner
Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:28 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Challenger Transmission Problems
Replies: 4
Views: 1456

Challenger Transmission Problems

Hi All, Have a 2000 2.8d Challenger with recent transmission problems, any help would be much appreciated. Slow to engage in the morning Slips out of gear at a stop and takes 5s to engage when trying to accelerate. Neutral light flashes from time to time. No noise from trans and shifts happily all ...
by pmfaulkner
Fri Aug 02, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Ex RNZAF Defender
Replies: 23
Views: 6307

Re: Ex RNZAF Defender

Ralfie wrote:http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/land-rover/110/auction-619258881.htm
if you check out the engine bay photo on the sister vehicle then you will see the original canister type filter tucked away on the front.

Have tried that option but to tight unless we modify the guards.
by pmfaulkner
Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Ex RNZAF Defender
Replies: 23
Views: 6307

Re: Ex RNZAF Defender

New plugs and water pump on the way, olde smokey no more! Previous owner had breather from rocker into pressurized side of turbo! Running like a dream, just need to decide on a man size air cleaner, the one shown is totally undersized! Just need to find some room, the current option is a bit on the ...
by pmfaulkner
Sat Jul 27, 2013 7:24 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Ex RNZAF Defender
Replies: 23
Views: 6307

Re: Ex RNZAF Defender

I think I used a 2.5 inch exhaust, you don't need much for a muffler. Remember to use a flexijoint near the turbo. I did this in the early nineties . Also remember the original sump is tiny, but you keep the horsepower sensible you won't have any problems. Mine was putting out about 160 hp and had ...
by pmfaulkner
Sat Jul 27, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Ex RNZAF Defender
Replies: 23
Views: 6307

Re: Ex RNZAF Defender

nakimud wrote:Nice Rig too, should get along nicely with the LD28t and 5 Speed box. Are those discovery mag wheels?

Think they are discovery, thanks for the advice.
by pmfaulkner
Fri Jul 26, 2013 10:10 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Ex RNZAF Defender
Replies: 23
Views: 6307

Re: Ex RNZAF Defender

You need a big air cleaner, I used a Donaldson out off a MF combine, probably an 8 or 10 inch. It can't be too big. Air is still pretty cheap, and the more you use the better. You also need an extra big exhaust. Cheers, the unit I have should do the trick, any recommendation on bore size of exhaust ...
by pmfaulkner
Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Ex RNZAF Defender
Replies: 23
Views: 6307

Re: Ex RNZAF Defender

Sorry I should clarify there is a small filter but seems inadequate.
by pmfaulkner
Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Ex RNZAF Defender
Replies: 23
Views: 6307

Ex RNZAF Defender

Hi Team, New to this so go easy! Brought an Ex RNZAF Defender a few months ago and have just got round to tidying her up as a daily driver. It's a LD28 turbo conversion with the typical biff's and bangs expected from it's half a million km's! Couple of things that I need to get sorted to get her ...
by pmfaulkner
Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Parting out 95 es discovery
Replies: 7
Views: 1810

Re: Parting out 95 es discovery

50mm Tow ball?
by pmfaulkner
Thu Jul 18, 2013 4:29 pm
Forum: Tech Section/Library
Topic: LD28T Specialist
Replies: 5
Views: 5737

LD28T Specialist

Can any recommend a Diesel Turbo specialist either on the North Shore or Auckland familiar with Defender LD28's? Have an unburnt fuel issue! Much appreciated.

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